Clerk of Works (Electrical) - (Re-advertisement)

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Glasgow City Council's Property and Consulting Services department. This role involves on-site electrical clerks of works duties, ensuring that electrical services contractors meet the required standards throughout various projects. You will monitor progress, issue notices for remedial work, and support the design team with surveys and small-scale design tasks. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in public service, and play a vital role in enhancing the city's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and reporting on electrical contractors' work.
• Ability to issue remedial notices and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of electrical services work to ensure compliance.
• Review contractors' programmes and escalate issues as necessary.

Skills

Monitoring electrical services

Reporting progress

Quality assurance

Contract understanding

Communication with contractors

Job description

The opportunity to deliver a key role within Glasgow City Council’s Property and Consulting Services department.

This post will carry out on-site electrical clerks of works duties for various projects around Glasgow and report to the Assistant Group Manager.

Specific roles will include: monitoring, recording, and reporting the progress of electrical services contractors working on site as part of the council investment programme.

1. Obtain a thorough understanding of the contract through a detailed review of the drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and other related documents.
2. Monitor the quality of work as it progresses to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and good industry practice.
3. Issue remedial work notices immediately to electrical services contractors if materials or workmanship fall below the required standard and escalate such matters to the Electrical Engineer/Contract Administrator.
4. Review the electrical services contractors' weekly and short-term programmes and advise the Electrical Engineer/Contract Administrator of findings.
5. Witness and record all tests and commissioning activities/results as required by the specifications, public utilities, or statutory authorities.
6. Support the design team by carrying out surveys of existing building services and undertaking small-scale design tasks.

Please note this is a re-advertisement; previous applicants should not re-apply.

Application Packs

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Further Information

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